Correlation Between Air Content, Slump, and Discharge Rate in Shotcrete
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Things are really starting to get hectic now that Golden Week is over. The equipment maintenance is finally wrapping up smoothly. Starting today, I’ll be taking apart the motor on the squeeze pump to investigate the source of the unusual noise. That’s because I’ve been swamped with office work and need a change of pace…
Troubleshooting (Part 3) | Causes of Ground Anchor Failure
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s the 2.2 kW motor I forgot to photograph the other day. I removed the rust from the rotor and cleaned the electromagnet as well. I replaced the bearings with new ones. While I was at it, I also took the angle grinder apart and cleaned it. When used for anchor work, it tends to grind…
Troubleshooting (Part 2) | Unusual Noise from the Motor of a Two-Stage Grout Mixer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve finally finished cleaning up after the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival and are back to our regular routine, but there’s not much work to do—it’s pretty slow, lol. It’s actually kind of funny at this point, lol. Anyway… We’re currently servicing the rotary percussion instruments and other equipment in the warehouse. Next…
Troubleshooting (Part 1) | What to Do When It Rains During Concrete Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, the cherry blossoms at the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival were in full bloom, and it was absolutely packed with people! There were traffic jams everywhere, and it was really tough getting around. Amid all that, I was working at another venue as the guy running the shooting gallery, helping out the kids. Thanks to that, I’m completely exhausted…
Launching the "Dealing with On-Site Problems" Series | Explaining the Absolute Basics
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This spring has been really rough. Even during the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival, it rained every day just when the blossoms were in full bloom. Spring rain... spring rain... now I’m craving harusame noodles... But anyway... Everyone, how do you handle it when you’re in a bind? In the future, when you’re in a bind or…
The Value and Cost of a Construction Manager | Essential Equipment: Car, Camera, and PC
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and even though it’s raining, people are still coming out to see them, lol. Well, it only happens once a year, after all. Enjoy the cherry blossoms in the rain, lol. But anyway… The costs involved in hiring a new employee are pretty steep, aren’t they? Jobs…
To Freshmen: Thoughts on Spring in My 23rd Year in the Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The cherry blossoms at the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival are finally at 80% bloom—but it’s raining lol. It’s raining right when they’re in full bloom. Apparently, this rain is supposed to last until Sunday, which is when the festival ends. By the way, I’m a rain magnet. I told the staff that since it’s going to rain, we should…
The Service Life of Slope-Mounted Main Ropes Is Up to One Year | Safety Standards and Replacement Intervals
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I forgot to take photos of the cherry blossoms at the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival today, lol. Just when I was wondering, “Are they in full bloom yet?”—it started raining in the afternoon. The weather’s been unpredictable this year. But anyway… Do you know how long a main anchor rope for slopes lasts? It’s common knowledge, I guess…
Standardization of Safety Documents and Green Site ASP | Cloud Service for 5,000 yen per year
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d say the cherry blossoms in Iwakura are about 40% to 50% in bloom today! Overall, they’re still not quite there yet, but this weekend is definitely the time… though the forecast calls for rain this weekend, doesn’t it? Maybe they’ll last into next week? Anyway… I’m off to a subcontracting job…